The goal of the NACo Veterans and Military Service Task Force (VMSTF) is to engage NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans and their families.

Program integration will include coordination with veterans’ service organizations and appropriate federal and state government agencies to highlight key NACo objectives, including the County Government Works campaign.

Major Activities
In order to include veterans and military service issues in health and human service planning, delivery, coordination and outreach, the Task Force will meet at NACo's Legislative and Annual conferences to focus primarily on best practices and policies in four subject areas:

1. Physical and mental health, substance abuse, suicide prevention
2. Housing and homelessness
3. Employment services and access to employment
4. Justice including law enforcement, courts and probation

Leadership Team
Chair: Commissioner Donnie Loftis , Gaston County N.C.
Vice Chair: Supervisor Pamela Lancaster, Hall County Neb.
Vice Chair: Commissioner Mike Ortner, Fall River County S.D.
Vice Chair:  Jim Young, Veterans Service officer, Vernon County, Wis.